Buoyant mood as balloons bounce back
Special Shapes are announced and Nightglow returns to Claudelands.
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Scott Dixon's Indy car to be the star of Frankton Thunder
The iconic bright red race car will be a highlight at the Hamilton festival.
Keith cycling the widest part of New Zealand
Cycling from the East Cape lighthouse near Te Araroa to Cape Egmont near New Plymouth.
Profile Group takes three Waikato Chamber of Commerce business awards
New Zealand’s only integrated supply chain for aluminium windows and doors.
Royal NZ Ballet to keep Hamilton on its toes with March shows
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will perform 'Tutus on Tour' in the Waikato.
Urgent pickups from Tauranga Hospital keep Waikato chopper busy
Rescue missions were flown to Putaruru, Raglan, Whangamata and Rotorua.
Waikato University writer in residence to focus on three projects
Art writer Anthony Byrt has been announced for uni's special position in 2023.
Regional theatre team makes sharp appointment
Wellingtonian Gus Sharp will be Waikato Regional Theatre's inaugural general manager.
A Pacific home in Hamilton that is open to all
Pasifika-focused services to all and a centre for community and cultural events.
Bylaw review: What should or shouldn't be going into city’s wastewater network?
Have your say on Hamilton's Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw.
Local harbourmaster issues 23 rule breaches for 'crazy' behaviour
The regional council is concerned about boaties' behaviour at Lake Karāpiro last weekend.
Market stallholder Books for Less wins national competition
Tamahere Country Market business one of four recognised in BNZ competition.
Virtual tour of New Zealand’s Kiwiana town launched as new tourism tool
Ōtorohanga council and Waikato tourism offer a preview of our icons and traditions.
Waste minimisation grant funds garden and compost bin for childcare centre
Waste minimisation grant funds vege garden and compost bin.
Chiefs Manawa sign up four players for 2023 Aupiki season
Willison, Roache, Nicholls-Pualau and Te Iringa join the team for 2023 Super Rugby season.
Rural support trust walks with communities when things get tough
They're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.
Creative Waikato launches pilot project to pay artists living wage
10 artists receive part-time wages to help them benefit the community with their art.
Waikato linguist to study children's social associations with words
Dr Calude's work to focus on when kids begin to understand the nuances of everyday words.
Study may hold key to why some male spiders mate only once in their life
Ecologist wants to learn why animals are so variable in behaviour and appearance.
'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spree
The woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.
'Still not done': Equestrian leader awarded QSM
Noeline Jefferies' services to equestrian sport and war commemoration recognised with QSM.
Thirteen Waikato community stalwarts receive royal honours
Waikato is now home to 1 companion, 4 officers and 3 members of the NZ Order of Merit.
‘I was testing out the light’: Drunk man points gun in campground
Stephen Lewer was drunk at the time, walking with the gun, pointing it up at trees.
Waikato maritime safety patrols will be back in action this weekend
You can’t go wrong if you follow the five key rules for boaties.
Waikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeper
Police say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached
Three Waikato Councils receive Three Waters Better Off funding
Waipā, Waikato District and Hamilton City Councils receive first tranche of funding.
Micro Business winners reap rewards of their hard work
Innovative products – like pork and seaweed sausages - are in great demand.
Frankton Thunder prepares to roll again
Automotive and community festival back with all the family highlights.
Go Bus driver pay set to jump to $28 an hour
Meteor would be a direct link between western suburbs and schools in the east of Hamilton.
Kiwis challenged to get pedalling
Event encourages Kiwis to get on their bikes for health and climate.
Morrinsville mums move postpartum exercising in spotlight
Renee and Jenna of She Moves win Programme Excellence Award for the second time.
Wheels turning on construction of Glenview bus hub
Safer connections for walking and cycling along SH3 Ōhaupō Road.
Ageing Hamilton Zoo tiger turns 23
The Sumatran tiger is aging gracefully under the watchful eye of her keepers.